DutchCLS

I've been searching through previous threads and can't seem to find a definite answer. Will a RSX steering wheel work on a 01 CLS? People seem to have issues with the airbag wiring.

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Blitz

Everybody that says they're going to try it gets sucked into a black hole, or wanders into the twilight zone or gets trapped in the Bermuda Triangle. I've wanted to see someone successfully pull it off or at least give feedback as to what problems they ran into but get NOTHING after the initial hype. Maybe it kills them?

DutchCLS

the last thing I want is to have a airbag malfunction, or even worse, it not going off in an accident! I'm swapping out my headunit which will make my steering wheel controls useless, so I wanted to swap the wheel since you can't remove the controls.

brianlin87

iTrader: (1)

why not just pay a little extra to make the steering wheel controls work? Anyone competent installer can make it happen.

DutchCLS

for some reason most of the stereo installers say my deck is not compatible for the steering wheel control, i think that's B.S. But I do want a smaller wheel, the stock one is to big and chunky! The RSX wheel is perfect!

Lord Helmet

Brian is right. There is an interface you can purchase I believe.

Also, for some reason or another, I think I remember reading about the S2K steering wheel being similar. Maybe?

Blitz

I agree the RSX wheel is very nice...as far as factory compatibility goes. If you had a newer Alpine you'd be able to buy one of the modules to keep your steering wheel functions. I even think you can program them to do something else.

DutchCLS

Apline I know has it, but my Clarion doesn't. oh well........

Lord Helmet

eh, hemm... http://www.crutchfield.com/S-SaRKTYN...heel&i=127SWIX

Try that...

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

From what I've read an RSX wheel will work. You get the airbag for the RSX & the steering wheel. The connectors are different, but the wires are the same so some wire splicing will do it. You will loose the steering wheel controls & the Curise control unless you relocate the buttons somewhere.

I NEED those so it's no good for me.

Blitz

So it's settled Dutch you are committed to do this now. Project will need to be finished by 3pm Tuesday.

Stealth CL

what about a TL wheel? then if you want you can also add Blue tooth couldnt you?

CleanCL

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who wants to splice airbag wires? anyone? just leave the wheel.

DutchCLS

lol..no prob! it's work and look like...

Blitz

If I could keep my radio/cruise functions I'd attempt it, "but I work at Innotech and I'm a big pu$$y".